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Salvation by Faith
Sermon 1 Salvation by Faith “By grace are ye saved through faith.” Eph. 2:8. 1. All the blessings which God hath bestowed upon man are of his mere grace,...
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The Almost Christian
Sermon 2 The Almost Christian “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” Acts 26:28. AND many there are who go thus far: ever since the Christian...
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Awake, Thou That Sleepest
Sermon 3 Awake, Thou That Sleepest “Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Eph. 5:14. IN discoursing on...
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Scriptural Christianity
Sermon 4 Scriptural Christianity “Whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall...
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Justification By Faith
Sermon 5 Justification By Faith “To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” Romans...
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The Righteousness of Faith
Sermon 6 The Righteousness of Faith “Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. But...
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The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent
The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent Genesis 3:15 — “And I will put Enmity between thee and the Woman, and between thy Seed and her Seed, it...
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Walking with God
Walking with God Genesis 5:24 — “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Various are the pleas and arguments which men of corrupt...
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Abraham's Offering Up His Son Isaac
Abraham's Offering Up His Son Isaac Genesis 22:12 — “And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him, for now I know that...
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The Great Duty of Family Religion
The Great Duty of Family Religion Joshua 24:15 — “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” These words contain the holy resolution of pious Joshua,...
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Christ the Best Husband: Or an Earnest Invitation to Young Women to Come and See Christ Preached to a Society of Young Women, in Fetter-Lane
Christ the Best Husband: Or an Earnest Invitation to Young Women to Come and See Christ Psalm 14:10-11 — "Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline...
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Britain's Mercies, and Britain's Duty Preached at Philadelphia, on Sunday, August 14, 1746 and Occasioned by the Suppression of the Late Unnatural Rebellion
Britain's Mercies, and Britain's Duty Psalm 55:45 — “That they might observe his statutes and keep his laws.” Men, brethren, and fathers, and all ye to whom...
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The Immutability of God
It has been said by some one that "the proper study of mankind is man." I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it is equally true that the proper study...
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The Remembrance of Christ
IT SEEMS, then, that Christians may forget Christ. The text implies the possibility of forgetfulness concerning him whom gratitude and affection should...
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The Sin of Unbelief
ONE WISE man may deliver a whole city; one good man may be the means of safety to a thousand others.
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The Personality of the Holy Ghost
You will be surprised to hear me announce that I do not intend this morning to say anything about the Holy Spirit as the Comforter.
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The Comforter
Good old Simeon called Jesus the consolation of Israel; and so he was. Before his actual appearance, his name was the Day-Star; cheering the darkness, and...
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Sweet Comfort for Feeble Saints
Babbling fame ever loves to talk of one man or another. Some there be whose glory it trumpets forth, and whose honor it extols above the heavens.
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The Way to the Kingdom
Sermon 7 The Way to the Kingdom “The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15 These words naturally lead us to consider,...
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THE FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
Sermon 8 THE FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after...
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The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption.
Sermon 9 The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption. “Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,...
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Discourse I
Sermon 10 THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT Discourse I “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Rom. 8:16 1. How many...
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Discourse II
Sermon 11 The Witness of the Spirit Discourse II “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Rom. 8:16 I. 1. None...
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The Witness of our own Spirit
Sermon 12 The Witness of our own Spirit “This is our rejoicing, the testimony of out conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly...
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On Sin in Believers
Sermon 13 On Sin in Believers “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Cor. 5:17. I. 1. Is there then sin in him that is in Christ? Does sin...
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The Repentance of Believers
Sermon 14 The Repentance of Believers “Repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15. 1. It is generally supposed, that repentance and faith are only the...
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[i.e., The Last Judgment — GL]
Sermon 15 The Great Assize [i.e., The Last Judgment — GL] “We shall all stand before the judgement-seat of Christ.” Rom. 14:10. 1. How many circumstances...
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The Means of Grace
Sermon 16 The Means of Grace “Ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them.” Mal. 3:7. I. 1. But are there any ordinances now, since life...
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The Circumcision of the Heart
Sermon 17 The Circumcision of the Heart “Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter.” Romans 2:29. 1. It is the melancholy...
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The Marks of the New Birth
Sermon 18 The Marks of the New Birth “So is every one that is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8. 1. How is every one that is “born of the Spirit,” — that is,...
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The Great Privilege of those that are Born of God
Sermon 19 The Great Privilege of those that are Born of God “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin.” 1 John 3:9. 1. It has been frequently supposed,...
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The Lord our Righteousness
Sermon 20 The Lord our Righteousness “This is his name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our righteousness.” Jer. 23:6. 1. How dreadful and how...
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Sermon 21 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 1 “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: And when he was set, his disciples came...
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Discourse 2
Sermon 22 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 2 “Blessed are the meek: For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and...
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Discourse 3
Sermon 23 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 3 “Blessed are the pure in heart: For they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers: For they...
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Discourse 4
Sermon 24 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 4 “Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt hath lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted?...
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Discourse 5
Sermon 25 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 5 “Think not that I am come to destroy the Law or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to...
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Discourse 6
Sermon 26 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 6 “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: Otherwise ye have no reward of...
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Discourse 7
Sermon 27 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 7 “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance. For they disfigure their...
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Discourse 8
Sermon 28 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 8 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where...
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Discourse 9
Sermon 29 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 9 “‘No man can serve two masters; For either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he...
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Discourse 10
Sermon 30 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 10 “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with...
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Discourse 11
Sermon 31 Upon our Lord’S Sermon on the Mount Discourse 11 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leadeth to...
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Discourse 12
Sermon 32 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 12 “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous...
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Discourse 13
Sermon 33 UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT Discourse 13 “Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that...
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The Original, Nature, Property, and Use of the Law
Sermon 34 The Original, Nature, Property, and Use of the Law “Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.” Rom. 7:12 1. Perhaps...
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The Nature of Enthusiasm
Sermon 37 The Nature of Enthusiasm “And Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself.” Acts 26:24. 1. And so say all the world, the men who...
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A Caution against Bigotry
Sermon 38 A Caution against Bigotry “And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in Thy name: and he followeth not us: and we...
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Catholic Spirit
Sermon 39 Catholic Spirit “And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to...
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Christian Perfection
Sermon 40 Christian Perfection “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect.” Phil. 3:12. 1. There is scarce any expression in Holy...
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Wandering Thoughts
Sermon 41 Wandering Thoughts “Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:5. 1. But will God so “bring every thought into...
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Satan’s Devices
Sermon 42 Satan’s Devices “We are not ignorant of his devices.” 2 Cor. 2:11. 1. The devices whereby the subtle god of this world labours to destroy the...
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The Scripture Way of Salvation
Sermon 43 The Scripture Way of Salvation “Ye are saved through faith.” Ephesians 2:8. 1. Nothing can be more intricate, complex, and hard to be understood,...
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Original Sin
Sermon 44 Original Sin “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil...
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The New Birth
Sermon 45 The New Birth “Ye must be born again.” John 3:7. 1. If any doctrines within the whole compass of Christianity may be properly termed fundamental,...
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The Wilderness State
Sermon 46 The Wilderness State “Ye now have sorrow: But I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” John...
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Heaviness through Manifold Temptations
Sermon 47 Heaviness through Manifold Temptations “Now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.” 1 Pet. 1:6. 1. In the...
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Self-denial
Sermon 48 Self-denial “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23...
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The Cure of Evil-speaking
Sermon 49 The Cure of Evil-speaking “If thy brother shall sin against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: If he shall hear thee,...
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The Use of Money
Sermon 50 The Use of Money “I say unto you, Make unto yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into the...
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The Good Steward
Sermon 51 The Good Steward “Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.” Luke 16:2. 1. The relation which man bears to God,...
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Sermon 52
Sermon 52 “Who will rise up with me against the wicked?” Ps. 94:16. 1. In all ages, men who neither feared God nor regarded man have combined together, and...
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Preached at the Chapel in Tottenham-Court Road and at the Tabernacle, near Moorfields, on Sunday, November 18, 1770.
Sermon 53 On the Death of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield Preached at the Chapel in Tottenham-Court Road and at the Tabernacle, near Moorfields, on Sunday,...
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On Eternity
Sermon 54 On Eternity “From everlasting to everlasting thou art God.” Psalm 90:2 1. I would fain speak of that awful subject, — eternity. But how can we...
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Sermon 55 On the Trinity Advertisement “There are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: And these three are one.” 1...
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God’s Approbation of His Works
Sermon 56 God’s Approbation of His Works “And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.” Gen. 1:31. 1. When God created the...
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On the Fall of Man
Sermon 57 On the Fall of Man “Dust thou are, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Gen. 3:19. 1. Why is there pain in the world; seeing God is “loving to every...
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On Predestination
Sermon 58 On Predestination “Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son: — Whom he did predestinate, them he...
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God’s Love to Fallen Man
Sermon 59 God’s Love to Fallen Man “Not as the offence, so also is the free gift.” Rom. 5:15. 1. How exceeding common, and how bitter, is the outcry against...
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The General Deliverance
Sermon 60 The General Deliverance “The earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made...
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The Mystery of Iniquity
Sermon 61 The Mystery of Iniquity “The mystery of iniquity doth already work.” 2 Thess. 2:7. 1. Without inquiring how far these words refer to any...
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The End of Christ’s Coming
Sermon 62 The End of Christ’s Coming “For this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8. 1. Many...
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The General Spread of the Gospel
Sermon 63 The General Spread of the Gospel “The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters covers the sea.” Isa. 11:9. 1. In what a...
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The New Creation
Sermon 64 The New Creation Behold, I make all things new. Rev. 21:5. 1. What a strange scene is here opened to our view! How remote from all our natural...
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The Duty of Reproving our Neighbour
Sermon 65 The Duty of Reproving our Neighbour “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin...
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The Signs of the Times
Sermon 66 The Signs of the Times “Ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” Matthew 16:3. 1. The entire passage...
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On Divine Providence
Sermon 67 On Divine Providence “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Luke 12:7. 1. The doctrine of divine providence has been received by...
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The Wisdom of God’s Counsels
Sermon 68 The Wisdom of God’s Counsels “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” Rom. 11:33. 1. Some apprehend the wisdom and the...
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The Imperfection of Human Knowledge
Sermon 69 The Imperfection of Human Knowledge “We know in part.” 1 Cor. 13:9. 1. The desire of knowledge is an universal principle in man, fixed in his...
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The Case of Reason Impartially Considered
Sermon 70 The Case of Reason Impartially Considered “Brethren, be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be...
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Of Good Angels
Sermon 71 Of Good Angels “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” Heb. 1:14. 1. Many of the...
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Of Evil Angels
Sermon 72 Of Evil Angels “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this...
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Of Hell
Sermon 73 Of Hell “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Mark 9:48. 1. Every truth which is revealed in the oracles of God is...
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Of the Church
Sermon 74 Of the Church “I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering,...
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On Schism
Sermon 75 On Schism “That there might be no schism in the body.” 1 Cor. 12:25. 1. If there be any word in the English tongue as ambiguous and indeterminate...
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On Perfection
Sermon 76 On Perfection “Let us go on to perfection.” Heb. 6:1. The whole sentence runs thus: “Therefore, leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ,...
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Spiritual Worship
Sermon 77 Spiritual Worship “This is the true God, and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20. 1. In this Epistle St. John speaks not to any particular Church, but to...
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Spiritual Idolatry
Sermon 78 Spiritual Idolatry “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” 1 John 5:21. 1. There are two words that occur several times in this Epistle, —...
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On Dissipation
Sermon 79 On Dissipation “This I speak — that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” 1 Cor. 7:35. 1. Almost in every part of our nation, more...
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On Friendship with the World
Sermon 80 On Friendship with the World “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of this world is enmity with God? Whosoever...
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In What Sense we are to Leave the World
Sermon 81 In What Sense we are to Leave the World “Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will...
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On Temptation
Sermon 82 On Temptation “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above...
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On Patience
Sermon 83 On Patience “Let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4. 1. “My brethren,” says the...
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The Important Question
Sermon 84 The Important Question “What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Matthew 16:26 1. There is a celebrated...
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On Working out our own Salvation
Sermon 85 On Working out our own Salvation “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; For it is God that worketh in you both to will and to do of...
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A Call to Backsliders
Sermon 86 A Call to Backsliders “Will the Lord absent himself for ever? And will he be no more entreated? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? And is his...
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The Danger of Riches
Sermon 87 The Danger of Riches “They that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in...
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On Dress
Sermon 88 On Dress “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of — wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; “But let it be the hidden man of...
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The More Excellent Way
Sermon 89 The More Excellent Way “Covet earnestly the best gifts; And yet I show to you a more excellent way.” 1 Cor. 12:31. 1. In the preceding verses, St....
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An Israelite Indeed
Sermon 90 An Israelite Indeed “Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.” John 1:47. 1. Some years ago a very ingenious man, Professor Hutcheson of...
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On Charity
Sermon 91 On Charity “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And...
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On Zeal
Sermon 92 On Zeal “It is good to be always zealously affected in a good thing.” Gal. 4:18. 1. There are few subjects in the whole compass of religion, that...
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On Redeeming the Time
Sermon 93 On Redeeming the Time “Redeeming the time.” Eph. 5:16. 1. “See that ye walk circumspectly,” says the Apostle in the preceding verse, “not as...
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On Family Religion
Sermon 94 On Family Religion “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Josh. 24:15. 1. In the foregoing verses we read that Joshua, now grown old,...
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On the Education of Children
Sermon 95 On the Education of Children “Train up a child in the way wherein he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Prov. 22:6. 1. We...
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On Obedience to Parents
Sermon 96 On Obedience to Parents “Children, obey your parents in all things.” Col. 3:20 1. It has been a subject of controversy for many years, whether...
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On Obedience to Pastors
Sermon 97 On Obedience to Pastors “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: For they watch over your souls, as they that shall give...
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On Visiting the Sick
Sermon 98 On Visiting the Sick “I was sick, and ye visited me.” Matt. 25:36. 1. It is generally supposed, that the means of grace and the ordinances of God...
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Preached before the Humane Society
Sermon 99 The Reward of the Righteous Preached before the Humane Society “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the...
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On Pleasing all Men
Sermon 100 On Pleasing all Men “Let every man please his neighbour for his good to edification.” Rom. 15:2. 1. Undoubtedly the duty here prescribed is...
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The Duty of Constant Communion
Sermon 101 The Duty of Constant Communion J.W. “Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19. It is no wonder that men who have no fear of God should never...
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Of Former Times
Sermon 102 Of Former Times “Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.”...
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What is Man?
Sermon 103 What is Man? “When I consider thy heaven, the work of thy fingers, the moon and stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man?” Psalm 8:3, 4. How...
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On Attending the Church Service
Sermon 104 On Attending the Church Service “The sin of the young men was very great.” 1 Sam. 2:17. 1. The corruption, not only of the heathen world, but...
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“On Conscience”
Sermon 105 “On Conscience” “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience.” 2 Cor. 1:12. 1. How few words are there in the world more common...
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On Faith
Sermon 106 On Faith “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” Heb. 11:6. 1. But what is Faith? It is a divine “evidence and conviction of things not...
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On God’s Vineyard
Sermon 107 On God’s Vineyard “What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth...
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On Riches
Sermon 108 On Riches “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24. 1....
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On the Discoveries of Faith
Sermon 110 On the Discoveries of Faith “Now faith is the evidence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1. 1. For many ages it has been allowed by sensible men,...
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On the Omnipresence of God
Sermon 111 On the Omnipresence of God “Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.” Jer. 23:24. 1. How strongly and beautifully do these words express...
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
Sermon 112 The Rich Man and Lazarus “If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” Luke 16:31. 1....
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The Difference Between Walking by Sight, and Walking by Faith
Sermon 113 The Difference Between Walking by Sight, and Walking by Faith “We walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Cor. 5:7. 1. How short is this description of...
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The Unity of the Divine Being
Sermon 114 The Unity of the Divine Being “There is one God.” Mark 12:32. 1. And as there is one God, so there is one religion and one happiness for all men....
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The Ministerial Office
Sermon 115 The Ministerial Office “No man taketh this honour unto himself but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.” Hebrews 5:4. 1. There are exceeding...
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Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity
Sermon 116 Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity “Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of...
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On Knowing Christ after the Flesh
Sermon 117 On Knowing Christ after the Flesh “Henceforth know we no man after the flesh; yea, though we did know Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth...
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On a Single Eye
Sermon 118 On a Single Eye “If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of...
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On Worldly Folly
Sermon 119 On Worldly Folly “But God said unto him, Thou fool!” Luke 12:20. But one of these fools is commonly wiser in his own eyes “than seven men that...
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On the Wedding Garment
Sermon 120 On the Wedding Garment “How camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? Matt. 22:12. 1. In the verses preceding the text we read, “After...
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Human Life a Dream
Sermon 121 Human Life a Dream “Even like as a dream when one awaketh; so shalt thou make their image to vanish out of the city.” Ps. 73:20. 1. Anyone that...
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The Deceitfulness of the Human Heart
Sermon 123 The Deceitfulness of the Human Heart “The heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: Who can know it?” Jer. 17:9. 1. The...
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The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels
Sermon 124 The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels “We have this treasure in earthen vessels.” 2 Cor. 4:7. 1. How long was man a mere riddle to himself!...
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On Living Without God
Sermon 125 On Living Without God “Without God in the world.” Eph. 2:12. 1. Perhaps these words might be more properly translated, Atheists in the world....
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On the Danger of Increasing Riches
Sermon 126 On the Danger of Increasing Riches “If riches increase, set not thine heart upon them.” Ps. 62:10. 1. From that express declaration of our Lord,...
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The Trouble and Rest of Good Men
Sermon 127 The Trouble and Rest of Good Men “There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary be at rest.” Job 3:17. When God at first surveyed...
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Free Grace
Sermon 128 Free Grace To The Reader: Nothing but the strongest conviction, not only that what is here advanced is “the truth as it is in Jesus,” but also...
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The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes
Sermon 129 The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes “O come hither, and behold the works of the Lord; what destruction he hath brought upon the earth!” Ps. 46:8....
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National Sins and Miseries
Sermon 130 National Sins and Miseries “Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: But these sheep, what have they done?” 2 Sam. 24:17. 1. The chapter...
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The Late Work of God in North America
Sermon 131 The Late Work of God in North America “The appearance was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.” Ezek. 1:16. 1. Whatever may be the...
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Preached on Monday, April 21, 1777
Sermon 132 On Laying the Foundation of the New Chapel, Near the City-Road, London Preached on Monday, April 21, 1777 “According to this time it shall be...
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Preached on Occasion of the Death of the Rev. Mr. John Fletcher, Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire
Sermon 133 Preached on Occasion of the Death of the Rev. Mr. John Fletcher, Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: For...
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True Christianity Defended
Sermon 134 True Christianity Defended “How is the faithful city become an harlot!” Isa. 2:21. 1. “When I bring the sword upon a land, saith the Lord, if the...
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On Mourning for the Dead
Sermon 135 On Mourning for the Dead “Now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.”...
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On Corrupting the Word Of God
Sermon 136 On Corrupting the Word Of God “We are not as many, who corrupt the word of God: But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we...
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On the Resurrection of the Dead
Sermon 137 On the Resurrection of the Dead “But some man will say, how are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?” 1 Cor. 15:35. The Apostle...
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On Grieving the Holy Spirit
Sermon 138 On Grieving the Holy Spirit “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” Eph. 4:30. There can be no...
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On Love
Sermon 139 On Love “Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing.” 1...
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On Public Diversions
Sermon 140 On Public Diversions “Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in the city, and the Lord hath not...
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On the Holy Spirit
Sermon 141 On the Holy Spirit “Now the Lord is that Spirit.” 2 Cor. 3:17. The Apostle had been showing how the gospel ministry was superior to that of the...
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Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty
Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty Numberless marks does man bear in his soul, that he is fallen and estranged from God; but nothing gives...
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The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society
The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society Eccles. 4:9–12 — “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they...
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The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough
The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous overmuch, neither make thyself over- wise: why shouldst thou...
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A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection Being a More Particular Answer to Doctor Trapp's Four Sermons Upon the Same Text
A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous...
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The Benefits of an Early Piety
The Benefits of an Early Piety The amiableness of religion in itself, and the innumerable advantages that flow from it to society in general, as well as to...
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Christ the Believer's Husband
Christ the Believer's Husband Isaiah 54:5 — “For thy Maker is thy Husband.” Although believers by nature, are far from God, and children of wrath, even as...
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The Potter and the Clay
The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18:1–6 — “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will...
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The Lord Our Righteousness
The Lord Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 — “The Lord our Righteousness.” Whoever is acquainted with the nature of mankind in general, or the propensity of...
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The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness
The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness Daniel 9:24 — “And to bring everlasting Righteousness.” On reading these words, I cannot help...
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The Observation of the Birth of Christ, the Duty of All Christians; Or the True Way of Keeping Christmas
The Observation of the Birth of Christ, the Duty of All Christians; Or the True Way of Keeping Christmas Matthew 1:21 — “And she shall bring forth a Son,...
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The Temptation of Christ
The Temptation of Christ Matthew 4:1–11 — “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty...
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The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing
The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing Matthew 5:34 — “But I say unto you, Swear not at all.” Among the many heinous sins for which this nation is...
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Christ the Support of the Tempted
Christ the Support of the Tempted Matthew 6:13 — “Lead us not into temptation.” The great and important duty which is incumbent on Christians, is to guard...
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Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion
Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion Matthew 8:22 — “Let the dead bury their dead.” St. Paul preaching at Athens, tells them, that as he...
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Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden
Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Nothing...
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The Folly and Danger of Parting with Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life
The Folly and Danger of Parting with Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life Matthew 8:23–34 — “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples...
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Marks of a True Conversion
Marks of a True Conversion Matthew 18:3 — “Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the...
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What Think Ye of Christ?
What Think Ye of Christ? Matthew 22:42 — “What think ye of Christ?” When it pleased the eternal Son of God to tabernacle among us, and preach the glad...
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The Wise and Foolish Virgins
The Wise and Foolish Virgins Matthew 25:13 — “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man cometh.” (Text is actually...
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“The Eternity of Hell-Torments”
“The Eternity of Hell-Torments” Matthew 25:46 — “These shall go away into everlasting punishment. To the Inhabitants of Savannah in Georgia. My dear...
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Blind Bartimeus
Blind Bartimeus Mark 10:52 — “And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus...
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Directions How to Hear Sermons
Directions How to Hear Sermons Luke 8:18 — “Take heed, therefore, how ye hear.” The occasion of our Lord's giving this caution, was this: Perceiving that...
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The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial
The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial Luke 9:23 — “And he said unto them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself.” Whoever reads the...
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Christ's Transfiguration
Christ's Transfiguration Luke 9:28–36 — “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a...
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The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful
The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful Luke 10:42 — “But one thing is needful.” It was the amiable character of our blessed Redeemer, that “he...
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A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year's Gift
A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year's Gift Luke 13:3 — “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” When we consider how heinous and aggravating our...
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The Gospel Supper
The Gospel Supper Luke 14:22–24 — “And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant,...
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The Pharisee and Publican
The Pharisee and Publican Luke 18:14 — “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: For every one that exalteth himself,...
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The Conversion of Zaccheus
The Conversion of Zaccheus Luke 19:9–10 — “And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house; forasmuch as he also is the Son of Abraham....
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The Marriage of Cana
The Marriage of Cana John 2:11 — “This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on...
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The Duty of Searching the Scriptures
The Duty of Searching the Scriptures John 5:39 — “Search the Scriptures.” When the Sadducees came to our blessed Lord, and put to him the question, “whose...
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The Indwelling of the Spirit, the Common Privilege of All Believers
The Indwelling of the Spirit, the Common Privilege of All Believers John 7:37–39 — “In the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried,...
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The Resurrection of Lazarus
The Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:43–44 — “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth,...
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The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment
The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment John 16:8 — “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of...
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Saul's Conversion
Saul's Conversion Acts 9:22 — “But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.”...
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Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost
Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost Acts 19:2 — “Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” Two different significations have been given of...
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The Almost Christian
The Almost Christian Acts 26:28 — “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” The chapter, out of which the text is taken, contains an admirable account...
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Christ, the Believer's Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption
Christ, the Believer's Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption Of all the verses in the book of God, this which I have now read to you, is, I...
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The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge
The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge The persons to whom these words were written, were the members of the church of Corinth; who, as appears by...
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Of Justification by Christ
Of Justification by Christ It has been objected by some, who dissent from, nay, I may add, by others also, who actually are friends to the present...
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The Great Duty of Charity Recommended
The Great Duty of Charity Recommended 1 Corinthians 13:8, “Charity never faileth.” Nothing is more valuable and commendable, and yet, not one duty is less...
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Satan's Devices
Satan's Devices The occasion of these words was as follows: In the church of Corinth there was an unhappy person, who had committed such incest, as was not...
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On Regeneration
On Regeneration The doctrine of our regeneration, or new birth in Christ Jesus, though one of the most fundamental doctrines of our holy religion; though so...
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Christians, Temples of the Living God
Christians, Temples of the Living God Isaiah, speaking of the glory of gospel days, said, “Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye...
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Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit
Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit The doctrines of the gospel are doctrines of peace, and they bring comfort to all who believe in...
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The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness
The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness Ephesians 5:18 — “Be not drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” The persons to whom these words...
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The Power of Christ's Resurrection
The Power of Christ's Resurrection Philippians 3:10 — “That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection.” The apostle, in the verses before the text,...
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Intercession Every Christian's Duty
Intercession Every Christian's Duty If we inquire, why there is so little love to be found amongst Christians, why the very characteristic, by which every...
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Persecution Every Christian's Lot
Persecution Every Christian's Lot When our Lord was pleased to take upon himself the form of a servant, and to go about preaching the kingdom of God; he...
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An Exhortation to the People of God Not to Be Discouraged in Their Way, by the Scoffs and Contempt of Wicked Men
An Exhortation to the People of God Not to Be Discouraged in Their Way, by the Scoffs and Contempt of Wicked Men Hebrews 4:9 — “There remaineth therefore a...
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Preached Before the Governor, and Council, and the House of Assembly, in Georgia, on January 28, 1770
Preached Before the Governor, and Council, and the House of Assembly, in Georgia, on January 28, 1770 Zech. 4:10 — “For who hath despised the Day of small...
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The Method of Grace
The Method of Grace Jeremiah 6:14 — “They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace. As...
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The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon
The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon John 10:27–28 — “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, and...
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Christ Crucified
What contempt hath God poured upon the wisdom of this world! How hath he brought it to nought, and made it appear as nothing.
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Spiritual Liberty
LIBERTY is the birthright of every man. He may be born a pauper; he may be a foundling; his parentage may be altogether unknown; but liberty is his...
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The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints
MUSIC HATH Charms." I am sure sacred music has; for I have felt something of its charms whilst we have been singing that glorious hymn just now.
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The People's Christ
ORIGINALLY, I have no doubt, these words referred to David. He was chosen out of the people.
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The Peculiar Sleep of the Beloved
The sleep of the body is the gift of God. So said Homer of old, when he described it as descending from the clouds and resting on the tents of the warriors...
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Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings
SEEK ye rest from your distresses ye children of woe and sorrow ? This is the place where ye may lighten your burden, and lose your cares.
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The Victory of Faith
THE epistles of John are perfumed with love. The word is continually occurring. while the Spirit enters into every sentence.
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The Bible
This is God's complaint against Ephraim. It is no mean proof of his goodness, that he stoops to rebuke his erring creatures; it is a great argument of his...
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Paul's First Prayer
GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not suffer his church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes; and he is not short...
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Joseph Attacked by the Archers
It must have been a fine sight to see the hoary-headed Jacob sitting up in his bed whilst he bestowed his parting benediction upon his twelve sons.
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The Tomb of Jesus
Every circumstance connected with the life of Christ is deeply interesting to the Christian mind.
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David's Dying Song
THESE be the last words of David; so we read at the commencement of the chapter. Many have been the precious sentences which have fallen front his inspired...
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The Carnal Mind Enmity Against God
This is a very solemn indictment which the Apostle Paul here prefers against the carnal mind.
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Christ's People--Imitators of Him
BEHOLD! what a change divine grace will work in a man, and in how short a time. That same Peter, who so lately followed his master afar off, and with oaths...
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A Caution to the Presumptuous
IT is a singular fact, but nevertheless most certain, that the vices are the counterfeits of virtues.
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Thoughts on the Last Battle
While the Bible is one of the most poetical of books, though its language is unutterably sublime, yet we must remark how constantly it is true to nature.
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Forgiveness
THERE ARE SOME passages of sacred writ which have been more abundantly blessed to the conversion of souls than others.
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The Hope of Future Bliss
IT WOULD be difficult to say to which the gospel owes most, to its friends or to its enemies.
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The Two Effects of the Gospel
THESE ARE THE words of Paul, speaking on the behalf of himself and his brethren the Apostles, and they are true concerning all those who by the Spirit are...
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The Eternal Name
NO ONE HERE requires to be told that this is the name of Jesus Christ, which "shall endure for ever." Men have said of many of their works, "they shall...
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The Church of Christ
THE chapter (Ezek. 34) that I read at the commencement of the service is a prophetical one; and, I take it, it has relation, not to the condition of the...
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Christ Manifesting Himself to His People
WHAT A BLESSED Master Jesus Christ was! How familiar did he allow his disciples to make themselves with him!
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The Power of the Holy Ghost
POWER is the special and peculiar prerogative of God, and God alone. "Twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God." God is God; and power...
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The Desire of the Soul in Spiritual Darkness
NIGHT APPEARS to be a time peculiarly favorable to devotion. Its solemn stillness helps to free the mind from that perpetual din which the cares of the...
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The Necessity of Increased Faith
VERILY IF THE APOSTLE said this, one and all of us had need take up the prayer. If the twelve mightiest in the army of the Lord of hosts had need of such a...
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A Wise Desire
THE CHRISTIAN IS ALWAYS pleased and delighted when he can see Christ in the Scriptures.
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Preach the Gospel
THE greatest man of Apostolic times was the apostle Paul. He was always great in everything.
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God's People in the Furnace
WHEN travelling through the country, you have often noticed that in different spots the old rocks peep out from under the soil, as if they would let us know...
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What Are the Clouds?
IT IS POSSIBLE for a man to read too many books. We will not despise learning, we will not undervalue erudition, such acquisitions are very desirable; and,...
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Law and Grace
There is no point upon which men make greater mistakes than upon the relation which exists between the law and the gospel.
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Storming the Battlements
WE HAVE BEEN talking very freely during this last week of "glorious victories," of "brilliant successes," of "sieges," and of "stormings." We little know...
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Heaven and Hell
This is a land where plain speaking is allowed, and where the people are willing to afford a fair hearing to any one who can tell them that which is worth...
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Election
IF there were no other text in the sacred Word except this one, I think we should all be bound to receive and acknowledge the truthfulness of the great and...
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The Death of the Christian
WE DO NOT BELIEVE all that Job's friends said. They spoke very often as uninspired men, for we find them saying many things that are not true; and if we...
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Repentance Unto Life
ONE OF THE GREATEST obstacles which the Christian religion ever overcame, was the inveterate prejudice which possessed the minds of its earliest followers.
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Conversion
THE TRUE BELIEVER is always pleased to hear of anything which concerns the salvation of his own soul.
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The Glorious Habitation
Moses was the inspired author of three devotional compositions. We first of all find him as Moses the poet, singing the song which is aptly joined with that...
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Christ's Prayer for His People
THIS PRAYER of Christ is an ever precious portion to all true believers, from the fact that each of them has an inalienable interest in it.
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Chastisement
GOD'S PEOPLE CAN never by any possibility be punished for their sins. God has punished them already in the person of Christ, Christ, their substitute, has...
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The God of Peace
PAUL ONCE ADVISED the Romans to strive. Three verses before our text he actually gives them an exhortation to strive, and yet he here utters a prayer that...
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The Holy Ghost--The Great Teacher
THIS GENERATION hath gradually, and almost imperceptibly, become to a great extent a godless generation.
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Comfort for the Desponding
FOR THE MOST part the gracious Shepherd leads his people beside the still waters, and makes them to lie down in green pastures; but at times they wander...
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Free Will--A Slave
This is one of the great guns of the Arminians, mounted upon the top of their walls, and often discharged with terrible noise against the poor Christians...
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Healing for the Wounded
The next verse finely declares the power of God. "He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them by their names." Perhaps there is nothing which gives...